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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.45, 954.36 and 203.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.45, 954.36 and 203.55 is: 305.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.45 : 954.36 = 203.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.45/954.36 = 203.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.45x = 954.36 × 203.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.45x = 194,259.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,259.98/636.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.22

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